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What is a possible outcome of untreated acne?
What is a possible outcome of untreated acne?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of blood stasis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of blood stasis?
Which formula is used to treat blood stasis?
Which formula is used to treat blood stasis?
Which of the following acupuncture points is used to treat blood stasis?
Which of the following acupuncture points is used to treat blood stasis?
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Which of the following foods is NOT recommended for treating blood stasis?
Which of the following foods is NOT recommended for treating blood stasis?
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Study Notes
Blood Stasis and Acne
- Acne can cause dark or purple blemishes that lead to pigmentation even after healing.
- Poorly treated acne can result in poor blood circulation, making it difficult to remove waste products and heal the skin.
- Associated symptoms of poor blood circulation include:
- Stiff shoulders
- Headaches
- Poor lip color
- Noticeable age spots
- Dullness
- Hot flushes from cold
Treatment for Blood Stasis
- Herbal formula: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
- Acupuncture points: SP6, SP9
Recommended Nutrition
- Lotus root
- Eggplant
- Bok choy
- Black ear mushroom
- Onion
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Description
Learn how blood stasis can lead to acne and poor skin health, and discover traditional Chinese medicine treatments and nutrition advice to improve skin circulation and reduce acne symptoms.
